Feeder device stand, in particular for packaging lines

Abstract

A feeder device stand ( 10 ), in particular for a packaging line ( 1 ) incorporating it, of the kind suitable for keeping the feeder device ( 50 ) in the requested position with respect to the packaging line ( 1 ), allows a precise positioning of the device with respect to the line, adaptable according to the insert to be fed, and includes: a pedestal ( 11 ) provided with an engaging projection ( 12 ) apt to be introduced below the body ( 5 ) of the packaging line ( 1 ); blocking element ( 13, 14, 20 ) for arranging the pedestal ( 11 ) in a fixed position with respect to the packaging line ( 1 ); a saddle ( 30 ), positioned at the top of the pedestal ( 11 ), arranged to be translated, with respect to the pedestal ( 11 ), across the packaging line ( 1 ); a pivoting table ( 40 ), mounted on the saddle ( 30 ), on which a support base ( 41 ) for the feeder device ( 50 ) is formed; and element for positioning the support base ( 41 ) with respect to the packaging line ( 1 ).

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       10 . Feeder device stand ( 10 ), in particular for a packaging line ( 1 ) incorporating it, of the kind suitable for keeping the feeder device ( 50 ) in the requested position with respect to the packaging line ( 1 ), comprising:
 a pedestal ( 11 ) provided with an engaging projection ( 12 ) apt to be introduced below the body ( 5 ) of the packaging line ( 1 );   blocking means ( 13 ,  14 ,  20 ) for arranging the pedestal ( 11 ) in a fixed position with respect to the packaging line ( 1 );   a saddle ( 30 ), positioned at the top of the pedestal ( 11 ), arranged to be translated, with respect to the pedestal ( 11 ), across the packaging line ( 1 );   a pivoting table ( 40 ), mounted on said saddle ( 30 ), on which a support base ( 41 ) for the feeder device ( 50 ) is formed; and   means for positioning said support base ( 41 ) with respect to said packaging line ( 1 ).   
   
   
       11 . Stand ( 10 ) according to  claim 10 , wherein said engaging projection ( 12 ) is slab shaped, having a width corresponding to that of the pedestal ( 11 ) and such a length to substantially cover the whole width of the line body ( 5 ). 
   
   
       12 . Stand ( 10 ) according to  claim 11 , wherein said projection ( 12 ) has, at a distal end thereof and at each side thereof, first positioning rolls ( 13 ), placed so as to slip on rails ( 7 ) in said packaging line ( 1 ) and, at the proximal end thereof, second rolls ( 14 ), placed so as to slip on said rails ( 7 ), thereby framing the pedestal ( 11 ) in its position with respect to the packaging line ( 1 ). 
   
   
       13 . Stand ( 10 ) according to  claim 10 , wherein the pedestal ( 11 ) is vertically adjustable. 
   
   
       14 . Stand ( 10 ) according to  claim 10 , wherein the blocking means ( 13 ,  14 ,  20 ) for arranging the pedestal ( 11 ) in a fixed position with respect to the packaging line ( 1 ) comprises lateral opposing anchoring devices ( 20 ), corresponding to anchoring members ( 8 ) in the body ( 5 ) of the packaging line ( 1 ). 
   
   
       15 . Stand ( 10 ) according to  claim 14 , wherein the anchoring device ( 20 ) comprises a hook ( 21 ) rotatably connected to a bar ( 22 ) sliding in a slit ( 23 ) of the pedestal ( 11 ). 
   
   
       16 . Stand ( 1 ) according to  claim 10 , wherein the means for positioning said support base ( 41 ) with respect to said packaging line ( 1 ). comprises:
 means for the horizontal translation of the saddle ( 30 );   pivoting means for allowing the pivoting of the pivoting table ( 40 ) with respect to the saddle ( 3 ); and   respective brakes.   
   
   
       17 . Stand ( 10 ) according to  claim 16 , wherein the means for the horizontal translation comprises a horizontal rack ( 31 ), longitudinally arranged with respect to the saddle ( 30 ), and a corresponding toothed wheel ( 32 ) driven by a adjustment hand wheel ( 33 ). 
   
   
       18 . Stand ( 10 ) according to  claim 16 , wherein said pivoting means comprises a bearing ( 42 ) having a vertical rotation axis, between the saddle ( 30 ) and the pivoting table ( 40 ). 
   
   
       19 . Stand ( 1 ) according to  claim 11 , wherein the means for positioning said support base ( 41 ) with respect to said packaging line ( 1 ). comprises:
 means for the horizontal translation of the saddle ( 30 );   pivoting means for allowing the pivoting of the pivoting table ( 40 ) with respect to the saddle ( 3 ); and   respective brakes.   
   
   
       20 . Stand ( 1 ) according to  claim 12 , wherein the means for positioning said support base ( 41 ) with respect to said packaging line ( 1 ). comprises:
 means for the horizontal translation of the saddle ( 30 );   pivoting means for allowing the pivoting of the pivoting table ( 40 ) with respect to the saddle ( 3 ); and   respective brakes.   
   
   
       21 . Stand ( 1 ) according to  claim 13 , wherein the means for positioning said support base ( 41 ) with respect to said packaging line ( 1 ). comprises:
 means for the horizontal translation of the saddle ( 30 );   pivoting means for allowing the pivoting of the pivoting table ( 40 ) with respect to the saddle ( 3 ); and   respective brakes.   
   
   
       22 . Stand ( 1 ) according to  claim 14 , wherein the means for positioning said support base ( 41 ) with respect to said packaging line ( 1 ). comprises:
 means for the horizontal translation of the saddle ( 30 );   pivoting means for allowing the pivoting of the pivoting table ( 40 ) with respect to the saddle ( 3 ); and   respective brakes.   
   
   
       23 . Stand ( 1 ) according to  claim 15 , wherein the means for positioning said support base ( 41 ) with respect to said packaging line ( 1 ). comprises:
 means for the horizontal translation of the saddle ( 30 );   pivoting means for allowing the pivoting of the pivoting table ( 40 ) with respect to the saddle ( 3 ); and   respective brakes.